The British F3 grid guide

The 2012 British Formula 3 International Series kicks off at Oulton Park this Easter weekend. Marcus Simmons has the lowdown on who to watch out for this year

The British Formula 3 International Series is crackling against its air-restricted engine rev limiter before launching into action at Oulton Park this Easter weekend. Numbers are down this year, but a clutch of late deals have ensured what should be a minimum of 13 cars on the grid. More are expected once the financially daunting opening three rounds at Oulton Park, Monza and Pau are out of the way.

Here are all the runners and riders who will be fighting it out in Cheshire this weekend, and don't forget: British F3 qualifying is on Good Friday with all three races on Saturday. The trucks have to leave for the following weekend's Monza round on Saturday evening, so Monday's Oulton timetable is left to the GTs and the support programme.